My family of four embarked on a one hour car ride to the terminal in Long Beach. This was our 16th Mexican Riviera cruise together as a family, however; we've been to the Long Beach terminal numerous other times for other cruises. This terminal is not difficult to navigate, but the drop off/pick up area is a little bit more cramped than other terminals I have been to. Decided on this cruise because it was a great price and happened to have an overnight in Puerto Vallarta, which is the only variation of the Mexican Riviera itinerary which we have not cruised before.

Embarkation was fast, and with priority boarding we got on the ship before noon! Debarkation was also a breeze. No complaints there.

I was on the Miracle 11 months before this cruise. We stayed in two balcony rooms. They were spacious and clean, our room attendant did an excellent job! Read more